Hatha, Vinyasa & Flow Yoga - What's the Difference? | Emily Rowell Yoga

If you are fairly new to the world of yoga, you might be wondering what the difference is between Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga and Flow Yoga. There are so many words to describe styles of yoga which can be completely confusing especially for beginners so here's a simple explanation to help you make sense of it all.

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What are Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Bikram, Hot Yoga and Yin?

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[gwilson]

I started practicing hatha daily including meditation and changing my diet a little over a year ago. My original intention (and still is) was the spiritual aspect of realignment as well as the physical benefits. Withing 4 months I dropped 31lbs! But around the 2 month point, I began experiencing VERY intense kriya awakenings during meditation that left me feeling a literal high or buzz for days. My body has continued to change and I seemed to have settled at a very slim 141lbs @5'9". And I'm a 45yr old male in Texas! I truly believe that while I have always exercised and been physical, it was coming into inner alignment through the yogic lifestyle that caused such a drastic physical transformation. I took one vinyasa class and did not care for it because like all thing's in the west, they focus on only the physical workout aspect of yoga. It's more like an aerobics class using yoga poses but completely lacking the inner connection and awareness building of meditation and breathing. So it's not for me. But as a male practicing yogic living in the west I'm already pretty much on my own anyway!😂

[randysullivan]

Awesome! Finally a yoga teacher who teaches that Yoga is more than just postures. It’s so much more than just stretching out lol. Yoga is an entire way of living, using the asana to quiet the body which helps to quiet the mind thru meditation which all leads to experiencing the self.

[Bradford]

Watched this again after 2 years. Thank you. I really appreciate these informative videos.

[sockneman]

Thank You! Very informative, peaceful and positive! 🙏

[michellebyrne]

Thank you Emily, that was very informative. I have been practicing yoga on and off for over 20 years and have been with many wonderful teachers however half the time I didnt know which kind they taught of the differences between each. I am looking for a fuller experience of the breathing and meditation and asanas and again thank you for pointing me in the rif=ghtb direction, am looking forward to rekindling my yoga journey.x

[Rigel]

I love this video. Also, I appreciate the intention of emphasizing the use of the Sanskrit words.

[jollydua]

Thanks for making this video and explaining it 🙏🏼

[Johannaluna]

Thank you for all your precious explanations and also your good vibes...
I really appreciated your tip at the end "find a teacher with who you connect with", totally true for me 🙏
Thanks 🥰🥰

[bekind]

You are so right- finding a teacher is the most important thing. I really started liking yoga when I found a teacher, that I loved. Unfortunately I can not go so often to live classes and am only participating online

[juliafonseca]

I found your channel recently, I really new to Yoga and have been loving understanding more of what is yoga with your Yoga off the Mat series. Thank you!

[jameschrist]

Very interesting. I'm following you and i am also practicing yoga

[riccardoluise]

I do want to do just stretching. For the rest mindfulness does the job quite effectively

[shiromawijesekera]

Nice explanation about the difference between Hatha yoga and Vinyasa yoga. 🙏

[lillielonski]

Thank you for sharing this and your love and knowledge. There is no “ th” sound in Sanskrit. Hatha is pronounced Hot-ah

[Lowered_Gadh]

do you open some chakras by hatha? or vinyasa ?

[shamkay]

DHYANA MEANS FOCUS OR ATTENTION, MY DAD USED TO STAY KEEP YOUR DHYAN OFF THE TV

[bluesyoga]

Yamas and Niyamas you skipped for the definition of Hatha. The next four (pratyahara dhyana dhrana samadhi) is related to Raja Yoga. You are explaining it a bit wrong !

[melissasmuse]

Vinyasa yoga classes are so dumb. The place I go to is super fast and cardio focused. Baths yoga is better for mindfulness and strength. Thanks for the video!

[ilovegodandjesusjohn]

Matthew 12:35
A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.